England win toss and bowl
2008-09-03 17:25
Cardiff - England have won the toss and chose
to bowl first in the day-night fifth and final one-day
international against South Africa at Cardiff following a
two-hour delay because of rain.
Match officials announced that the game will now be 43 overs
per side, instead of the usual 50, because of the poor weather.
Three bowlers can bowl a maximum of
nine overs and two can bowl a maximum of eight.
England, seeking a series sweep to go to second in the world
rankings, named the same team that went 4-0 up at Lord's on
Sunday.
"We are going to try to keep the pressure on South Africa so
let's see what happens," England captain Kevin Pietersen told
Sky Sports. "There is a huge incentive for the lads today and we
are up for the challenge."
South Africa, who started the series looking to topple world
champions Australia from the number one position, brought in
Justin Ontong for all-rounder Vernon Philander.
Teams:
England: Ian Bell, Matt Prior, Owais Shah, Kevin Pietersen
(capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Samit Patel, Luke
Wright, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson.
South Africa: Hashim Amla, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis
(capt), AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Mark Boucher, Justin Ontong,
Johan Botha, Morne Morkel, Andre Nel, Dale Steyn.
- Reuters